East Palo Alto City Employee Charged with Child Sex Abuse, Gets Character Reference from Council Member
Rafael Prado accused of molesting and supplying drugs to 13-year-old he met through city job
Hercules Capital Outperforms Ares Capital in Key Metrics
Nexla and Vespa.ai Partner to Simplify Real-Time AI Search Across Hundreds of Enterprise Data Sources
Lifestyle
Teachers Struggle with Worsening Behavior Issues in Elementary Classrooms
Educators report increase in disruptive, physical, and defiant behavior among young students, especially those impacted by the pandemic

February Tips for Peninsula Gardeners: Grafting, Planting, and Weed Control
From grafting fruit trees to starting summer seeds, UC Master Gardeners share seasonal advice for Bay Area gardeners.
Flower Shop Owners Reveal Their Go-To Valentine's Day Gifts
Spoiler: It's not the dozen roses everyone expects.
Politics
CSM Students March to Central Park in ICE Protest
Hundreds of college students walk out of classes to demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence on campus.

Sequoia High Enters Secure Campus Amid Planned Walkout
Police activity in the area prompts lockdown at Redwood City high school
San Mateo Police Urge Caution Ahead of Expected Protests
Students from several local schools plan to participate in nationwide walkouts and demonstrations.
Crime
Tow Company Owner Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud Schemes
Jose Vicente Badillo orchestrated truck fires and staged crashes to boost his business and defraud insurers

Redwood City Man Arrested for Pescadero Stabbing
Authorities say the 24-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Saturday morning.
San Mateo Man Arrested for Car Burglary Spree
Police say the 25-year-old suspect was caught on surveillance footage checking car door handles.
Business
San Mateo Office Park to Be Replaced by 256 Homes
Planning commission advances proposal to convert aging Bayshore Commons office campus into new residential neighborhood.

Fine Home Construction Inc. Expands Full-Home Remodeling Services Across San Francisco Neighborhoods
San Mateo contractor brings kitchen, bath, ADU expertise to Pacific Heights, Mission, Noe Valley homeowners
Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community in San Bruno
Crestmoor Estates will feature modern homes with scenic surroundings and convenient access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Finance
Fastly and Guidewire Software Compared in Critical Analysis
Which tech company is the better investment option?

Freedom Debt Relief Offers Free Tax Filing Services
The debt settlement company partners with april to provide clients with free federal and state tax preparation and filing.
Head to Head: Fastly vs. Guidewire Software
A comparison of the two tech companies' performance and outlook